….. which also implies that the majority of the roads in this town will have to be repaved first in order to accommodate-
It’s important to note that many cyclists spend a great deal of time navigating around broken or missing pavement, well jutting out into traffic lanes as a result-it’s extremely dangerous. Vic On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 10:24 AM Bob Mason <[email protected]> wrote: > Bob, > > I agree with the sentiment that we need to change the cultural > relationship between drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, but having > dedicated infrastructure for cyclists/pedestrians is also a very important > components of creating safe and accessible multi-modal transportation > links. Hence dedicated bike lanes with physical barriers, rail trails, etc. > > bob > > On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 9:57 AM Bob Kupperstein <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> >> On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 9:44 AM Bob Mason <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I’ve wondered and suggested to some that we consider enhancing the trail >>> that goes up the spine of Lincoln so it can be used more by cyclists. >>> >>> It’s currently designated as a bike trail, but is really only suited for >>> mountain biking. Such an infrastructure investment would allow greater >>> connectivity, including to the schools with riders and walkers not even >>> being close to a road. >>> >>> Bob >>> >> >> Bob, I feel, as a cyclist, that this only avoids the growth that we need >> to take as a society - where we all *really* share the roads. >> >> We've been car-centric for so long, the mentality that only cars/trucks >> *really* belong on the road is hard to shake. But, we'll get there with >> more awareness. >> >>> >>> On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 2:13 AM Alida ZweidlerMcKay via Lincoln < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Amen to this: >>>> >>>> as a conscientious driver, I hate a day when all the cyclists are out - >>>> I pray my way through Lincoln and Concord. I wish they had dedicated bike >>>> lanes. >>>> >>>> >>>> I want bikes to be out on beautiful days in our gorgeous town. But I’m >>>> terrified to pass them and end up following forever until I feel like I can >>>> get around them safely. I’m sure I annoy both the cyclist and the cars >>>> behind me. >>>> >>>> Bike lanes seem unlikely, given the land they require, but I sure wish >>>> we had them! >>>> >>>> Alida Zweidler-McKay >>>> 25 Birchwood >>>> -- >>> >>> >> Alida, I have to admit as a cyclist I get annoyed by cars that won't >> pass, though I know they're just trying to be careful. I also get very >> concerned when cars cross into the oncoming lane to pass - I've seen a >> number of close-calls when that happens. >> >> I suggest keeping in mind the 4' law/rule - if you're leaving 4' and >> driving within the speed limit, the cyclist should be/feel safe. >> > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > . > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > >
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